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title: "DDaT25556 - Data Hardware"
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# DDaT25556 - Data Hardware

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-136cfe1d-4c89-42ad-85b1-9ea64d540b3d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25556 - Data Hardware" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (MRC). The process, classified under the industry category 'Drivers and system software development services', involved the supply of data hardware. Located in Cambridge with postal code CB2 0QH, the contract was awarded as a direct award via the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 LOT8 - RM6098. This tender followed a selective procurement method, specifically a catalogue purchase. The procurement process was finalised with the award notice published on 9 January 2026, and the contract period set from 15 to 29 December 2025.

This award represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in data hardware and system software to gain significant visibility and experience through collaboration with a research-focused governmental organisation. Entities well-positioned to engage in such opportunities are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide specialised hardware solutions and services that meet governmental standards and requirements. This contract promotes growth by enabling successful bidders to expand their portfolio and network within the public sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (MRC) had a requirement for the provision of Data hardware. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct award via Technology Products & Associated Services 2 LOT8 - RM6098.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1195dc-598c-4bd7-8c43-f7e2ba741c7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,669 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,669 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROBRAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212960 - Drivers and system software development services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 10:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1195dc-598c-4bd7-8c43-f7e2ba741c7e
- 9 Jan 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1195dc-598c-4bd7-8c43-f7e2ba741c7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1195dc-598c-4bd7-8c43-f7e2ba741c7e
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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